Hartford, CT – A raging fire tore through a multi-family home in the Blue Hills neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, leaving the structure uninhabitable and displacing multiple residents, officials said.
Hartford firefighters rushed to Cornwall Street after reports of heavy flames. Crews arrived to find fire pouring from all three floors, the blaze racing through the interior.
Despite the intensity, responders managed to knock it down quickly.
The extent of the damage was severe, forcing all occupants to leave. The exact number of displaced individuals remains unclear.
The American Red Cross has stepped in to assist affected families, providing emergency shelter and support. Officials did not say how long the home would remain condemned.
Investigators are working to determine what sparked the fire. No word yet on whether the cause was accidental or suspicious.
For now, the charred home stands empty, its residents left to rebuild after the sudden loss.
